How far is Wrightsville, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Wrightsville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightsville and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville and Roswell.
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Start on West Elm Street
23 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Marcus Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on College Street
14.3 mi · 17 min · College Street
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Turn left onto East South Central Avenue
609 ft · 11 sec · East South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
19 mi · 23 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Turn right onto Stembridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stembridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kings Road
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Elbert Street
1047 ft · 33 sec · North Elbert Street
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Street
525 ft · 17 sec · East Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2593 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn right onto North Columbia Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Eatonton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta
2122 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
1416 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
837 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville and Roswell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wrightsville to Roswell?
The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Wrightsville and 81.5 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 130.25 mi (209.61 km).
#1 Wrightsville
City in Johnson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,606 |
| Coordinates | 32.7293300, -82.7198600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.43 | $54.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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